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LIGHT
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ANUAL
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XL
Check oil pressure
ENGINE START / HOT:
Mixture rich/carb heat cold
Throttle - full forward
Master Switch - On
Auxiliary Fuel Pump On for 1 second / check pressure (4-8 psi)
or (15 ± for fuel injected engine)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump - Off
Throttle - retard to just “cracked” position
Mixture to idle cut-off
Mag Switches - On (Lycoming left mag only for start)
(if) Electronic ignition w/ 1 mag, then Electronic ignition - off
Propeller - Clear (holler loud, wait for response, have outside
observer confirm area clear)
Engage Starter
Advance mixture rapidly as the engine starts to full rich
Both mags on
(if) Electronic ignition w/ 1 mag, then Electronic ignition - on
Check oil pressure
ENGINE START: (HAND PROPPING)
Mixture rich/carb heat cold
Throttle - full forward
Master Switch - On
Auxiliary Fuel Pump - On to check pressure (4-8 psi) or (15± for
fuel injected engine)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump - Off
Throttle - retard to just “cracked” position
Pull prop through 8 blades (mags both cold)
Mags On (Lycoming start left mag only)
(if) Electronic ignition w/ 1 mag, then Electronic ignition - off
Hand-prop engine
Both mags on
(if) Electronic ignition w/ 1 mag, then Electronic ignition - on
Tires - check wear and inflation
Cooling/Engine Inlet - clear
Drain Valve - check for complete shut off
Cowling - check condition; all fasteners secure
Propeller - check for nicks, cracks, erosion
Spinner - check for cracks, screws secure
Exhaust Tubes - check for security
Engine Area - general condition, baffles, loose items
Oil Level - check, dip stick and door secure
LEFT WING FUSELAGE:
Same as right
NOSE GEAR / LANDING BRAKE:
Strut/Pivot - secure, undamaged
Wheel Friction Damper - adjusted
Tire - Check wear/inflation
Landing Brake - check for damage
Landing Brake - retract
ENGINE START / COLD:
Mixture rich/carb heat cold
Throttle - full forward
Master Switch - On
Auxiliary Fuel Pump On for 5 seconds /check pressure (4-8 psi)
or (15± for fuel injected engine)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump - Off
Throttle - retard to just “cracked” position
Mag Switches - On (Lycoming left mag only for start)
(if) Electronic ignition w/ 1 mag, then Electronic ignition - off
Propeller - Clear (holler loud, wait for response, have outside
observer confirm area clear)
Engage Starter
Both mags on
(if) Electronic ignition w/ 1 mag, then Electronic ignition - on
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